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THE ARMY by ABU ZAID

First Line: O WIELDER OF THE LANCE
Last Line: AN ARMY IN YOUR EYES?

O wielder of the lance,
Be satisfied: refrain!
Has not your shining glance
Inflicted ample pain?

Although but one you are,
Do you not realise
You carry into war
An army in your eyes?



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